Description
Indulge in this luscious lemon cheesecake that perfectly balances creamy richness with zesty freshness. Each bite delivers a burst of citrus flavor, transporting you to sun-soaked Mediterranean shores. Ideal for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings, this dessert is sure to impress your guests. Serve it plain or topped with fresh berries for an extra touch of elegance!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Stir in lemon juice, zest, sour cream, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed, ensuring each is mixed in before adding the next.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for about 60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool in the oven with the door ajar.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg